Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352,729, 3,529,093.50 and 579,801
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,352,729, 3,529,093.50 and 579,801 is: 869,701.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,352,729 : 3,529,093.50 = 579,801 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,352,729/3,529,093.50 = 579,801/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,352,729x = 3,529,093.50 × 579,801 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,352,729x = 2,046,171,940,393.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,046,171,940,393.50/2,352,729 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 869,701.50
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